Ariana Grande says she will step back from public life after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour, which wrapped in London on September 1.
What She’s Actually Saying
Grande has not announced retirement and has not said she is stepping away from making music. Rather, she has described a deliberate step back from visibility: fewer public appearances, no touring for an extended stretch, and a retreat from the more relentless, public-facing side of fame.
What She’s Stepping Away From
Grande has also decided not to perform in the upcoming West End and Barbican Centre revival of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park With George,” which she had previously been attached to.
The Backdrop
The 33-year-old has faced renewed public scrutiny over her health and appearance following the music video release for her latest single, “Petal,” which she has cited as part of the reason for wanting to step out of the spotlight.
